Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
Quick Summary
The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) is recruiting 5989 District Cadre Group-C Nursing Officers across all 30 districts of Odisha under the Health & Family Welfare Department. Online registration opens on 13 June 2026 and the last date to apply is 05 August 2026.
Job Location
Odisha (All 30 Districts)
Salary / Pay Scale
ā¹29,200-92,300 (Pay Matrix Level-8, Cell-01)
Full Information
The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) is recruiting 5989 District Cadre Group-C Nursing Officers across all 30 districts of Odisha under the Health & Family Welfare Department. Online registration opens on 13 June 2026 and the last date to apply is 05 August 2026. The examination fee is ā¹500 for all categories except SC, ST, and PwDs. Apply exclusively through www.osssc.gov.in.
Quick Summary
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Nursing Officer |
| Organisation | Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) |
| Advertisement No. | IIE-54/2026-1962/OSSSC dated 12/06/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 5989 |
| Cadre Type | District Cadre, Group-C |
| Registration Start Date | 13 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 August 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online - www.osssc.gov.in |
| Pay Scale | ā¹29,200-92,300 (Pay Matrix Level-8, Cell-01) |
Important Dates
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Online Registration | 13 June 2026 | 06 July 2026 |
| Submission of Online Application | 13 June 2026 | 13 July 2026 |
| Extended Registration | 13 June 2026 | 05 August 2026 |
| Extended Submission | 13 June 2026 | 12 August 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
Category-wise Total Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 1880 |
| UR - Women (W) | 941 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1057 |
| ST - Women (W) | 531 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 645 |
| SC - Women (W) | 326 |
| SEBC | 406 |
| SEBC - Women (W) | 203 |
| Total | 5989 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (As on 12 June 2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / SEBC / Women | 5 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) | 10 years |
Educational Qualification
- Academic: Must have passed 10+2 in the 10+2 system or its equivalent.
- Professional: Must hold a Diploma in GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) or BSc Nursing from any Medical College and Hospitals of the State or any other institution duly recognised and approved by the Indian Nursing Council.
- Registration: Must have registered their name in the Nursing Council in the State of Odisha and must possess a valid Registration or Renewal Certificate.
- Language: Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia and have passed a required Odia examination standard.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates (other than SC/ST/PwDs) | ā¹500 |
| SC / ST / Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) | Nil |
Selection Process
The selection is based on a single Written Test followed by Document Verification. No interview is conducted.
- Stage 1: Written Test (100 marks, MCQ, OMR/CBRE Mode) - 2 hours duration.
- Stage 2: Provisional Master Merit List based on marks/normalized scores.
- Stage 3: Document Verification (DV) by the District Level Board.
- Stage 4: Provisional Select List based strictly on merit and district preference.
Important Links
How to Fill Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) Online Form 2026
- Candidate can apply between the specified dates in the notification.
- Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the Recruitment Application Form in Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC).
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document - Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form - Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.